1.  Denis Guryanov 2016 BRHL Draft, 1st round, 23rd overall

NHL 2015 1st round, 12th overall - Dallas

 

Right Wing -- shoots L

Born Jun 7 1997 -- Tolyatti, Russia 

Height 6’3” -- Weight 192 lbs

 

Denis makes his move to North America this season.   He’ll compete for a job but is expected to begin the season in the minors.   This is a boom or bust pick.   Supremely talented, but will he be able to perform at the top levels of the game.  

 

2. Brendan Perlini 2015 BRHL Draft, 1st round, 23rd overall

NHL 2014 1st round, 12th overall - Arizona

 

Left Wing -- shoots L

Born Apr 27 1996 -- Guildford, England 

Height 6’2” -- Weight 212 lbs

 

After the disappointment of not making the NHL roster, suffered through a down season offensively with a variety of injuries.   Has the talent and size to rebound and get his career path back on target.   Will push for an NHL roster spot at camp this season, but likely will begin the season in the AHL. 

 

3.  Zach Fucale 2014 BRHL Draft, 1st round, 20th overall

NHL 2013 2nd round, 36th overall - Montreal

Goalie -- shoots L

Born May 28 1995 -- Laval, PQ 

Height 6’2” -- Weight 187 lbs

 

Zach is a prospect who is being given all the time in the world to adjust to the pro game.   We drafted him where we did after several scouts we believe he viewed him as one of the top rated goalies at his age in years to enter the draft.   With Carey Price locked as the starter in Montreal, the hope is a backup role in Montreal in 2017.

 

4. Esa Lindell 2013 BRHL Draft, 4th round, 118th overall

NHL 2012, 3rd round, 74th overall - Dallas

 

Defense -- shoots L

Born May 23 1994 -- Helsinki, Finland 

Height 6’3” -- Weight 210 lbs

 

After first full season in the AHL, Lindell is expected to compete for full-time job in Dallas this season.   Has the size and puck skills to become a solid mid-pairing defenceman.  

 

5. Matthew O’Connor 2015 BRHL Draft, 2nd round, 51st overall

NHL Undrafted Free agent - Ottawa

 

Goalie -- shoots R

Born Feb 14 1992 -- Sault Ste. Marie, ONT 

Height 6’6” -- Weight 205 lbs

 

After an early season appearance in the NHL, spent his first year pro in the AHL.   Has the size all teams chase.   2nd year pro is a huge one in his development. 

 

6. Erik Cernak 2016 BRHL Draft, 3rd round, 72nd overall

NHL 2015, 2nd round, 43rd overall - Los Angeles

 

Defense -- shoots R

Born May 28 1997 -- Kosice, Slovakia 

Height 6’3” -- Weight 217 lbs

 

Spent his 1st year in North American adjusting to the rink dimensions playing with Dylan Strome and the Erie Otters.  Will make the jump to the AHL with the Manchester Monarchs. Has the size, smarts and puck skills to develop into a solid top 4 defenceman.   

 

7. Warren Foegele 2015 BRHL Draft, 5th round, 126th overall

NHL 2014, 3rd round, 67th overall - Carolina

 

Center -- shoots L

Born Apr 1 1996 -- Markham, ONT 

Height 6’2” -- Weight 188 [234 cm/85 kg]

 

Left the University of New Hampshire in-season and joined the OHL’s Kingston Frontenacs.   Finished season with 13 goals, 35 assists in 52 OHL games.   Big expectations for him in Kingston this season before joining the Hurricanes minor league affiliate.   

 

8. Spencer Watson 2015 BRHL Draft, 6th round, 175th overall

                              NHL 2014, 7th round, 209th overall

 

Right Wing -- shoots R

Born Apr 25 1996 -- London, ONT 

Height 5’11” -- Weight 170 lbs

 

Will always be questions about his size and skating but he’s doing his best to quiet them.  Watson has developed into a high end scoring forward, finishing last season with 43 goals, 46 assists in 64 games for the Frontenacs.  Expected to get good minutes with the top 2 lines with the AHL’s Monarchs to start to the 2016 season.

 

 

 

9. Thomas Novak 2016 BRHL Draft, 3rd round, 80th overall

NHL 2015, 3rd round, 85th overall - Nashville

 

Center -- shoots L

Born Apr 28 1997 -- River Falls, WI 

Height 6’1” -- Weight 179 lbs

 

Patience.  Likely will be 3-4 years from making an impact with the Maple Leafs.   Just finished his 1st season of college hockey scoring 6 goals, 21 assists in 37 games with the University of Minnesota. 

 

10. Kevin Stenlund 2016 BRHL Draft, 4th round, 93rd overall

NHL 2015, 2nd round, 58th overall

 

 

Center -- shoots R

Born Sep 20 1996 

Height 6’3” -- Weight 205 lbs

 

Has the size to be impact forward with good hands, but skating needs to improve.  Played in the SHL but only received limited minutes in his 43 games, scoring just 1 goal and 1 assist.  2016 is a huge year in his development.